I never really understood the saying “like a kid in a candy store.” I think it is because I don’t have a sweet tooth so being in a candy store isn’t that appealing to me. (And I’m not a kid.) But if you said to me “it was like a foodie at a sushi bar,” …
Chumbo
Brrrrr!!!! If you don’t live in the Midwest, I consider you lucky right now. The last two days have been filled with incredible amounts of snow and wickedly low temperatures. It is so cold…..how cold is it…it is so cold that we are eating with plastic silverware so that our forks won’t stick to our …
2014 Resolutions
Happy New Year!!! How did you celebrate? Did you whoop it up with friends? Or did you just stay home and drink two bottles of champagne on your own? (You know who you are?) We don’t usually do much to celebrate the New Year. We smooch at midnight (if I am awake) and talk about …
My First Festivus
Are you happy that the holidays are over? I am. To put it mildly, I was a super sourpuss this year. Was it because I was naughty and I knew Santa would be skipping my chimney this year? Noooo. Was it because I have Scrooge genes coursing through my blood? Noooo. (Okay, there is a …
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Lobster Thermidor
Oh Whole-y Foods (Sung to the tune of O Holy Night) Oh Whole-y Foods! Lobster tails make feel like dining They were on sale on last weekend’s trip I saw them there and I really started pining Four were ordered and they were almost in my grip A thrill of hope the lobster is in …
Make Some Dough
“Make Some Dough” Oh the weather outside is frightful, But pizza would be so delightful, And since we’ve no place to go, Make some dough. Make some dough. Make some dough. It doesn’t show signs of stopping, And soon my pants buttons will be popping, Maybe whole wheat is the way to go, Make some …
Garlic Rice: Perfect Second Breakfast for Humans and Hobbits
For those of you who don’t live in the Midwest, it is cold here. Really cold. Really, really cold. My body is going into hibernation mode and I just want to eat all the day. Or maybe it isn’t the cold, maybe I have been watching too much of The Hobbit. It seems to be …
FLAF’s FAQ’s about Christmas Gifts
The last couple of years, I have started to receive questions around the holidays from people who want that special gift for their “chef” family member. So I thought I’d compile some of my favorite frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) What kind of pot should I buy? I am assuming you are speaking about cooking ware …
The Route to Brussels Sprouts
Have you ever met someone who is map impaired? If not, pleased to meet you. I can’t find a route on a map no matter how hard I try. I was thrilled when I got the PMS (Point Me System) in my car. It helped me get from here to there with little thought or …
Cibo Racconto: A Foodie Fun Day
The day after Thanksgiving is one of the hardest days of the year if you ask me. Your belly is all stretched out from the day before but you are running around so much on Friday, you don’t exactly make the best food choices. (And for some reason the leftovers you were counting on for …